Caribbean Explorer II, St Maarten
9.0 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“First, and most importantly, the crew was fantastic. ”
Highlights
The Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard offers year-round diving at Saba and St. Kitts in the Northern Caribbean. With a blend of comfort and quality, she caters to 18 guests in 9 staterooms, each with either twin or double beds, private en-suite bathrooms, individually controlled AC, and storage space. Five cabins are located on the lower deck, and 4 cabins are on the main deck. On the upper deck is a partially enclosed dining room where guests enjoy gourmet cuisine and amazing views. There is also an air-conditioned salon with an entertainment system. The sun deck has loungers for relaxing between dives. The large dive platform at the back of the main deck is equipped with individual gear lockers, a large camera table with low-pressure air hoses, recharging stations, tank racks, a bathroom, and separate freshwater rinse baths for dive equipment and cameras.
Dive itineraries aboard the Caribbean Explorer II explore some of the best dive sites in the northern Caribbean. Known for its offshore pinnacles, deep underwater seamounts, finger reefs, recent wrecks, and various coral labyrinths, Saba and St. Kitts have a lot to offer divers underwater. Diving in Saba Marine Park mixes steep vertical walls and coral labyrinths. Expect to see reef sharks, turtles, rays, and more. Protected in 1987, Saba Marine Park encompasses the waters and seabed encircling the entire Caribbean island of Saba, ensuring the park's thriving aquatic life remains healthy. Diving in St Kitts is a diversity of wrecks, ancient relics, and bustling coral reefs. Some top dive sites here include the Wreck of the River Taw, Anchors Aweigh, and Paradise Reef. Divers can see various macro life, including frogfish and sea horses, as well as sharks, turtles, and octopuses. Night dives on the reefs are immensely active, followed by hot towels and cocoa.
The Caribbean Explorer II liveaboard is a fantastic choice for diving at Saba & St. Kitts. Book online today to reserve your space.
This boat is part of the Explorer Ventures fleet.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (150-220 USD per trip), Park and Port Fees (135 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (15-30 USD), Nitrox (10 USD per tank), Nitrox Course (295 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (240-340 USD), Land Excursions (35-50 USD), Snorkel Gear.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Caribbean Explorer II Reviews
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- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.2
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.1
- Value 8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sheri V
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United States
Fabulous Week of Fun, Food, and Diving.
The crew is phenomenal. So friendly and knowledgeable. Fabulous experience from booking through the trip.
- Recommended for
- Great crew. Great food and beverage. Love the location.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Diane C
- United States
A fun liveaboard with a variety of dives, friendly crew, and yummy food!
Having done every dive that was offered, I experienced a wide variety of dive sites, conditions, and marine fauna and flora. This was what I came for. The friendly staff were always around to help or just to chat. The prepared food, especially the homemade bread and desserts, was really good. These were unexpected perks!
- Recommended for
- Number of dives. Friendly crew. Unlimited La Croix and food overall.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Juene R
- United States
Amazing diving, with some of the best crew
The was one of the best livaboard experiences. I really liked the itinerary and the atmosphere.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The diving. Did I mention the crew?.
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- 10 Exceptional
- John S
- United States
The crew and new dive friends aboard the Carribean Explorer 2 made this my favorite dive trip yet!
I loved my dive trip on the Carribean Explorer 2 !!!!!!! The whole crew went over and above my expectations to serve us !!! Robyn’s beautiful smile was a bright uplifting start to every day. WOW! Sarah ran a tight ship, and she and Lauren expertly and safely navigated us through our voyage of adventure. Divemasters Brett and John guided us through some beautiful dives, spotted some very well hidden critters, and got us safely back to the boat every time! Julien created some delicious masterpieces for every meal! Thanks for your great smile John-O ! I can’t describe the unbelievable camaraderie the staff and divers developed . My best souvenirs are a bunch of great new friends who shared a common bond on my best dive trip yet!
- Recommended for
- Superb friendly genuine service. Excellent dive masters. Delicious food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Patrick S
- United States
Excellent value, diverse diving and beautiful open water
Overall a fantastic experience. What makes a live aboard is the service, food and diving. Can’t say enough about Captain Lauren and how she leads her team and divers.
- Recommended for
- The Crew. Air conditioned cabins. Saba.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Mary B
- United States
Great, helpful, fun crew.
Seeing spotted eagle ray, the exceptional food and the energy of the crew.
- Recommended for
- The chef, the comfort, reefs.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Courtney V
- United States
Amazing vacation
Seeing a dolphin very up close, lots of sharks and other smaller creatures. The crew on the boat put it over the top though, they were all very helpful and knowledgeable and made the entire trip fun!
- Recommended for
- Friendliness of dive guides, other guests on the boat, and the amount of dives that were offered
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Lance F
- United States
Great crew, great sites, and all the dives you can handle.
As a photographer the DMs were great at helping find the local critters. Good dive plans and site selections (diamond rock and twilight were amazing but all the sites were fantastic). Night dives every night!
- Recommended for
- Crew, night dives, food and snacks
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- 10 Exceptional
- W. Hayes W
- United States
The Caribbean Explorer II St Maarten-Saba-St Kitts dive trip should be on everyone's bucket list!
Diving Diamond Rock off the Saba coast was exhilerating! Socializing with the other guests and getting to know the crew was a memorable experience as well.
- Recommended for
- The dive staff was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the marine life at each dive site. The entire crew was attentive to my specific needs and ensured my safety. The food was plentiful, tasty and of a wide variety.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nada S
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Saudi Arabia
I loved it from beginning to end.
Seeing new fish and creatures. Viewing how the crew worked together to provid us with the best time. Filiming an Octopus grabbing my camera.. I loved it.
- Recommended for
- The Crew!, the dive sites, and the food
